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Tourists' presence might accelerate Antarctica's demise
A 40% increase in the number of tourists to Antarctica this year could lead to accelerated environmental degradation of the vulnerable region say scientists.
Beauty products - know the risks of using it | TheHealthSite.com
Beauty products - All of us use a liberal amount of beauty products. But have you ever paused to ask yourself the health ramifications of using these?
Ancient Armenian Female Warrior Suffered Hatchet Wounds And Arrow Blow Before Death
More than 2,000 years ago, a young Armenian woman found herself at the forefront of a battle. Now, her newly unearthed remains are allowing archaeologists
Newly discovered massive black hole ‘should not even exist,' astronomers say
The discovery of a massive black hole so monstrous it should not exist has left astronomers worldwide stumped, Astronomy magazine reported.
Bad RCS implementations are creating big vulnerabilities, security researchers claim
More problems for the SMS successor
How to Actually Promote Diversity in STEM
The future depends on a robust scientific workforce, but millions of minority students are massively underrepresented in these fields.
Eat At Trivandrum launches website and loyalty programme
The group, launched in 2015, invites members to write in or record food reviews
The Startling Low Bar to Ace a Fingerprint Examiner’s Proficiency Test
One wrong match could send an innocent person to prison or see a killer go free. But it doesn’t take much to qualify as an expert.
Here Is What It Would Take To Steal Elon Musk's Space Car
Whether you’re an evil international billionaire supervillain, seeking a new plot for your next Fast And Furious In Space script, or investigating a murder that has you wondering who exactly is in that “Starman” suit, you’ve likely thought about orchestrating an interstellar automobile heist to get your hands...
North Korea's Thanksgiving Day test shows improving speed for missile crews
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed “great satisfaction” over the latest test of a large multiple-rocket launcher, state media said on Friday, a launch that experts said showcased improving performance by the system and its crews.
Why Sharing Your Disney+ or Netflix Password Is a Bad Idea
It can be tempting to share your various service logins with a pal, especially because they ain’t getting any cheaper. But you might think twice before handing those Netflix or Disney+ credentials over to a friend—particularly if your password and account protection protocols are lax.
Pakistani man aims to bring shade to Iraq's Arbaeen pilgrims
A retired Pakistani industrialist sent thousands of saplings to Iraq on Friday to bring shade to pilgrims, an idea formed when his relatives returned from a holy site with sunburn. Mohammedi Durbar, 85, wants to plant nearly 50,000 trees along the entire 80-km (50-mile) pilgrimage route between Iraq
Rebel with a cause: on Soumik Datta’s protest album on climate change
How climate change warrior and sarod virtuoso, Soumik Datta, turned his latest EP into a protest album
Google RCS Text Messaging Is Full Of Telco Security Flaws And Customers Are Suffering
A security firm has found issues with how telecoms are rolling out Google's RCS messaging standard.
How Bitcoin Miners Are Not Causing The Price Plunge
When bitcoin starts to turn south and the selloff intensifies, fingers start pointing. The crypto community wants to blame something ...
Farmers battle 'worst autumn in memory' to get seeds planted and crops out of the ground
Crop growing across East Anglia has been severely disrupted by prolonged wet weather - and there are fears the effects will continue to be felt next year.
Pinoy-made ocean waste collector and dengue mapper to join the NASA global hackathon
MANILA, Philippines - A deployable, autonomous ocean waste collection system utilizing space data to locate nearby garbage patches built by students from De La Salle University and an automated information portal which correlates dengue cases with real-time data from satellite, climate, and search engines won the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's International Space Apps Challenge last October 18-20, 2019 in Manila
Chinese astronomers discovered a black hole so big it shouldn't exist according to current science
Chinese scientists have discovered a black hole that’s so big it throws into question previous beliefs about how black holes are formed.
Drone project aims to put floating Lagos slum on map
Code for Africa, a South Africa based NGO wants to put Makoko, a floating slum in Lagos, Nigeria on the map using drones.
Climate change 'tipping points' too close for comfort
Locked inside the tundra of Russia, Alaska and Canada, for example, is twice as much CO2 and methane as there is already in the atmosphere. If humanity cannot manage...
Supermassive Black Hole Appears To Have Created New Stars In Several Far-Off Galaxies
Supermassive black holes are often portrayed as gigantic and ravenous beasts, ready to destroy anything that gets too close. And while that it is certainly
We're excited for the 2020 Nissan Almera to arrive in PH
We take a closer look at 2020 Nissan Almera at the 2019 Thailand International Motor Expo
Plasmonic nanocubes make an ultrafast thermal camera
New multispectral photodetector could find applications in medicine, food safety and precision agriculture
Toward Mobile Health-Care with Medical-IoT Devices
Prof D. Chen-Yi Lee, National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan, provides details about the project Toward Mobile Health-Care with Medical-IoT Devices
The Report movie review: Dedicated to its cause right from the beginning
The Report movie review: With The Report, director Scott Z Burns isn't shy of throwing information at you, but he makes sure that you never drown in that sea of details.
What the Moomins can tell us about fighting climate despair
These books were written in the 1940s, but they can be read as parables of today's climate catastrophe
Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, Note 8 phones won’t get Android 10 update - Gizmochina
Samsung has been consistently releasing Android 10 roadmap for different countries. Israel, China, India and Philippines are some of the countries for which Samsung has confirmed that the Android 10 roadmap. The Android 10 update schedule does not include Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy Note 8 in the list of eligible devices. This seems …
Multiple Russia UFO sightings were actually a military ICBM test launch
Strange lights in the sky
Breast milk may help prevent heart disease in premature babies: Study
Identifying the key components within breast milk that result in improved heart health could pave the way for a more targeted approach to long-term cardiovascular wellbeing for those born prematurely, according to the researchers.
Samsung Galaxy S11 Series: Everything we know so far
More often than not, any premium Samsung Galaxy flagship phone makes an impression among hardcore Samsung fans and most of the Android community. Every device introduced in this category by the Sou…
‘Speedy’ diarrhoea diagnosis test developed by UK doctors
Researchers at University Hospital Southampton say the test will ‘revolutionise’ treatment.
Healthy coral sounds lure fish back to abandoned reefs, study finds
With global heating damaging corals worldwide, experts find potential tool in ‘acoustic enrichment’ to recolonise reefs
AI Takes on Popular Minecraft Game in Machine-Learning Contest
The MineRL competition encourages coders to devise programs that learn by example
Antarctica, 'heart of the Earth' needs protection: Expert
PUNTA ARENAS, Chile: It may be remote and uninhabited but Antarctica is suffering from man's activities, says the director of the Chilean ...
A network of cables at the bottom of the ocean is helping scientists detect earthquakes
Internet submarine cables will be used to detect earthquakes, A team of researchers has revealed how to easily set up an underwater earthquake detectors
'Sci-fi' electrode sleeve offers new hope for millions of paralysis patients
Cutting-edge technology is giving new hope to millions of people living with paralysis across the United States. Researchers at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have successfully developed a light-weight, wearable electrode sleeve that regulates and triggers finger movement in quadriplegics.
Tate Britain unveils post-apocalyptic Christmas decorations
Anne Hardy transforms front of London gallery with ice, mud, tangled lights and torn banners
A decade of Physics World breakthroughs: 2009 – the first quantum computer
Michael Banks looks at the Physics World 2009 Breakthrough of the Year and how research in quantum computing has moved on
India Fires Salvo Against Israeli Manufacturer for 'Snubbing' Its Domestic Anti-Tank Guided Missile
New Delhi (Sputnik): Israeli manufacturer Rafael faced a major setback in 2018 after the Indian Defence Ministry cancelled a $500 million Spike deal in favour of a domestically manufactured anti-tank guided missile. New Delhi previously bailed on a Spike purchase in 2011, and again in 2017 – both times under the DRDO’s pressure.
The Case Of The Pirated Blueberries: Courts Flex New Muscle To Protect Plant Breeders’ Intellectual Property
A few weeks ago, the Federal Court of Australia ordered a farmer in New South Wales to pay $290,000 to a blueberry-producing company because he had grown and sold a proprietary variety of the fruit without permission....
UK Commits £1.8 Billion to European Space Agency
With a £1,870 million investment over the next five years the UK has reaffirmed its commitment to the ESA. The ESA Budget Increased By 10%
Energy reduction for town planning
Hot Property: Black or dark roofs may be a fashion statement but draw and retain a huge heat load from the sun.
"A Stroke Of Bad Luck" Pushed Neanderthals Into Extinction, Says New Study
What killed off the Neanderthals? It’s often posed that the Neanderthals, our heavy-browed cousins that stomped around Europe and western Asia until 40,000
Nine Britons arrested as website selling hacking tool taken offline
A website selling the tool for just under £20 was pulled from the internet.
'New home test can detect aggressive prostate cancer'
A new test can detect signs of prostate cancer using urine samples collected at home, according to a study which could predict whether patients will require treatment for the disease up to five years earlier than current methods.
Scientists Are Confused Whether This 18,000-Year-Old Frozen Animal is Dog or Wolf
This 18000-years-old dog is so perfectly preserved that his body hair, fur, eyelashes, nose are in good condition- it looks like he is so fresh.
Romotow Trailer-Camper Has In-Built Patio for the Ultimate Chill Experience
If you’re going to ditch the comforts of your own home for a life on the road, why not try and take the same comforts with you? It’s a win-win scenario. That’s the idea behind the Romotow trailer-camper, a mobile home like no other.
How Exactly Is Kombucha Made?
Kombucha is purported to have various health benefits but what proof is there for these claims?
Pandora’s Box: Potentially Hazardous Seismic Faults Spotted Off California Coast
Such blindspots don't appear to be a rare occurrence even in over-researched areas, with concerns mounting about how to come up with an early tsunami or earthquake warning system to safeguard densely-populated places.
How Supergirl's Leviathan Differs From the Comics
Both The CW's Supergirl and DC's Event Leviathan are utilizing the same villain, but the two versions are radically different.
NASA intends to purchase seats on commercial space flights
NASA has confirmed its intention to buy seats on possible private space missions, to support its “low-Earth orbit commercialisation goals”.
Samsung Galaxy S11 release date, price, news and leaks
The Samsung Galaxy S11 is a long way off, but we're already starting to hear things about it.
Second World War photos to be preserved in Express & Star online archive
Hundreds of historic photographs dating back to the Second World War will be the next to be preserved for future generations as part of the Express & Star photo archive project.
Scientists develop robot personal trainer to coach at gym
Robot Pepper can tell jokes, show sympathy, lean in towards the runner and change eye colour to express emotion.
QUT launches new $7.5m Centre for Data Science
Projects already underway with Qld govt.
Getting the measure of fermented foods
Research Lives: John Leech, PhD researcher at APC Microbiome Ireland
China mixing military and science in Arctic push: Denmark
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - China’s military is increasingly using scientific research in the Arctic as a way into the region, a Danish intelligence service said on Friday, as it warned of intensifying geopolitical rivalry in the Earth’s freezing North.
Drone project aims to put floating Lagos slum on map
LAGOS (Nigeria), Nov 29 — John Eromosele records the coordinates of a bustling canal on his smartphone from aboard a dug-out canoe navigating the floating slum of Makoko in Nigerian megacity Lagos. The waterway is “like a boulevard, there’s always traffic here,” the computer coding...
PICS | Grisly discovery: Eastern Cape farmer finds 18 sheep carcasses on his fence
A livestock farmer from Cathcart in the Eastern Cape has made a grisly discovery after he found that 18 of his sheep had been killed, gutted and hung on a barbed wire fence.
Microsoft may have a clever way to keep Surface Neo – and other laptops – from overheating
Namely a vapor chamber which could span both sections of the device via the hinge.
Scientists spot black hole so huge it 'shouldn't even exist' in our galaxy
Astronomers have discovered a black hole in the Milky Way so huge that it challenges existing models of how stars evolve, researchers said Thursday.
Marine Conservation Zones: Protecting our seas
Here, Joan Edwards, Director of Living Seas at The Wildlife Trusts shares her thoughts on the UK announcement of 41 new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs)
In Antarctica, tourists swim among penguins
HALF MOON ISLAND, Antarctica: "It's like getting stabbed," a tourist exclaims as he plunges into the three degree Celsius water, all under the ...
'Maha-like experiment needed in Goa to oust BJP'
Former BJP ally Goa Forward Party (GFP) on Friday said it favours Maharashtra-like political experiment in the state to get rid of the "anti-people" government led by Pramod Sawant.
Hundreds to descend on OMV in New Plymouth
Hundreds to descend on OMV in New Plymouth for climate protest
Why We Strike Again
For more than a year, children and young people from around the world have been striking for the climate. We launched a movement that defied all expectations, with millions of people lending their voices – and their bodies – to the cause. We did this not because it was our dream, but because we didn’t see anyone else taking action to secure our future. And despite the vocal support we have received from many adults – including some of the world’s most powerful leaders – we still don’t. Striking is not a choice we relish; we do it because we see no other options. We have watched a string of United Nations climate conferences unfold. Countless negotiations have produced much-hyped but ultimately empty commitments from the world’s governments – the same governments that allow fossil-fuel companies to drill for ever-more oil and gas, and burn away our futures for their profit.
Drone project aims to put floating Lagos slum on map
John Eromosele records the coordinates of a bustling canal on his smartphone from aboard a dug-out canoe navigating the floating slum of Makoko in Nigerian megacity Lagos.
Upcoming 2020 Audi e-tron EV SUV gets improved range and a new sporty trim
The upgrades to the Audi e-tron EV SUV have added 25 km to its range. This has led to the range get to 436 km on the WLTP cycle.
Trigger warnings don’t help people cope with distressing material
Imagine you're a lecturer teaching a celebrated novel that features violent scenes – say, F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby (1925).
Slow cities of Turkey: Göynük
We all need a little peace and quiet from time to time, and on such occasions it pays to head off somewhere where life runs at a slower pace. Somewhere like Göynük, in fact...
‘Speedy’ diarrhoea diagnosis test developed by UK doctors
Researchers at University Hospital Southampton say the test will ‘revolutionise’ treatment.
IRS Not Infringing Privacy Requesting Crypto Exchange Data: US Judge
A California federal court has affirmed the legitimacy of the U.S. tax authorities’ summons for data from crypto exchange Bitstamp in connection with an individual tax reporting case.
Shell shock: Giant invasive mussels eradicated from US ponds
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) - Most Americans know mussels as thumb-sized shellfish that occasionally adorn restaurant dinner plates.
Bokio, the Swedish startup simplifying accountancy with AI, raises €4 million round led by Creandum
Bokio, the Swedish based startup which utilises artificial intelligence to simplify bookkeeping for small businesses, sole traders, and freelancers, has raised €4 million.
Using classrooms to defeat the rising levels of poor mental health in young people
Lloyd Coldrick, Managing Director of Cobus, discusses how classrooms are being designed to improve poor mental health and physical wellbeing in young people
Team makes materials that water, heat, or mechanical forces can alter into new shapes
Consider the range of possibilities from 4-D printed materials that transform underwater, or fibers that snap into a particular shape when they are cut out of a flat panel, or coaxing shifting sands in ...
Nine Britons arrested as website selling hacking tool taken offline
A website selling the tool for just under £20 was pulled from the internet.
Giant black hole 'should not even exist,' stunned scientists say
Scientists have discovered a huge black hole that is challenging long-held assumptions about the cosmic bodies in the Milky Way.
Flexoskeleton printing: Fabricating flexible exoskeletons for insect-inspired robots
Insects typically have a variety of complex exoskeleton structures, which support them in their movements and everyday activities. Fabricating artificial exoskeletons for insect-inspired robots that match ...
NASA Special Missions to Find Out What Makes Gadgets Work Strangely at Earth's Poles
For years, researchers have been puzzled by a mysterious phenomenon occurring above the North and South Poles, as something interferes with devices using radio or satellite connections. Scientists suggest that the answer to this has to do with the polar cusps – funnel-like entrances for solar winds.
How To Be A Great Investor, Part 5: Think Probabilistically
Outlines how to think probabilistically about the chances of a new factor’s or a new strategy’s success.Discusses the problems of optimization.Explains why it’s a mistake to estimate an “expected retu
Arrayjet secures new contract to provide SciLifeLab with microarray technology for proteomics research
Arrayjet, the Scottish-based microarray instrumentation company, has secured a GBP250,000 contract to provide the Swedish SciLifeLab - the national hub for molecular bioscience in Sweden - with microarray technology to provide further analytical information for mapping the human protein atlas.
Amazon Fires Increase Glacial Melting Hundreds Of Kilometers Away
The fires in the Amazon rainforest this year – the highest prevalence of fires here since 2010 – gripped the attention of the planet and brought much-neede
Mayo firm a winner in InterTradeIreland Seedcorn competition
A MAYO firm was one of the main winners at the prestigious InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition final, held at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin.
Chinese astronomers discovered a black hole so big it shouldn’t exist according to current science
Chinese scientists discovered a black hole so that’s so big that it throws into question previous beliefs about how black holes are formed.
Newly discovered massive black hole ‘should not even exist,' astronomers say
The discovery of a massive black hole so monstrous it should not exist has left astronomers worldwide stumped, Astronomy magazine reported.
Five walking trails to be enhanced with €100,000 investment
MINISTER Michael Ring has approved €100,000 to be invested in the enhancement of five walking trails in Mayo under his department’s Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
Scientists discover 'monster' black hole that 'should not even exist'
Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a monster black hole larger than thought possible.
Men born from older mothers at risk of heart problems
Researchers have found that placenta changes could suggest that male offspring are more at risk of heart problems later on in life
Travel: The many charms of Rincon de Guayabitos
Toss a handful of sand in Rincon de Guayabitos, Mexico at any time between November and March and it may well hit someone from Saskatchewan.
Awards for Lancashire BAE Systems engineers
Engineers from BAE Systems involved in developing engineering solutions behind some of the world's leading aerospace programmes have been recognised for their achievements.
Study reveals exposure of new-born babies in NICU environment to harmful chemicals
A multidisciplinary team of scientists from Granada has warned for the first time of the presence of bisphenol A (BPA) and parabens (PBs) in a wide range of plastic medical devices, fabrics, personal care products (including topical creams), and nutritional supplements in hospital neonatal intensive care units, coming into direct contact with new-born babies.
headaches - know some surprising causes | TheHealthSite.com
Do you often suffer from debilitating headaches? Read on to now some surprising causes that is also backed by scientific research.
UNEP’s Emissions Gap Report warns: ‘Very hard to meet 1.5 degree goal without deeper, faster cuts’
This is from the recently published United Nations Gap Emissions Report 2019 that presents a grim assessment on the yawning gap between 'what countries have committed and what they actually require to do to limit greenhouse gas targets'.
How People Are Using Our Chicago Parking Ticket Data in Their Research
Close to 1,300 people have downloaded data from our app, The Ticket Trap. We talked with some of them.
IRR for Magna Carta of the Poor beats House deadline
The proposed implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Magna Carta of the Poor Act just beat the buzzer at the House of Representatives.
The week in wildlife – in pictures
The pick of the best flora and fauna photos from around the world, including a giant tortoise and a painted stork
One Nucleus reveals finalists of annual BioNewsRound Award
One Nucleus reveals the finalists of its annual BioNewsRound Award, recognizing life science companies that have announced exciting developments for patients and the sector. The finalists will present at Genesis 2019 where the winner will be announced.
Robots are optimized for tedious, repetitive tasks. Can they be automated for more complex workspaces?
Researchers at the USC Viterbi Center for Advanced Manufacturing identify an algorithm to optimize robots to provide short, collision-free solutions in complex manufacturing spaces.
New prostate cancer test could only require urine sample at home
A new test for prostate cancer that only requires a urine sample, to be collected at home, is being developed by scientists.
Monster black hole that is so big it 'should not even exist' was discovered
A massive black hole was discovered and it is so big it "should not even exist."
Pakistani man aims to bring shade to Iraq's Arbaeen pilgrims
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - A retired Pakistani industrialist sent thousands of saplings to Iraq on Friday to bring shade to pilgrims, an idea formed when his relatives returned from a holy site with sunburn.
Nine Britons arrested as website selling hacking tool taken offline
A website selling the tool for just under £20 was pulled from the internet.
Cameras reveal how animals change behaviour when people move in
The images revealed shifts in the daily hunting habits of carnivores, such as wolves, cougars and coyotes, when humans disturbed their habitat.
Alarmists Propose Rebranding ‘Climate Change’ for Greater Shock Value
Climate change alarmists are pushing for a change in vocabulary to scare people into taking global warming more seriously.
Former Syrian astronaut set for Turkish citizenship
After fleeing a civil war in his country of birth, the world's first Syrian astronaut is close to becoming a Turkish citizen, Muhammed Ahmed Faris told...
Israel’s Stalagmites Have Climate Stories to Tell
Formed by dripping water over thousands of years, the rocky formations point to ancient monsoons.
Prostate cancer screening: Scientists develop an at-home urine test
LONDON, Nov 29 — English doctors have developed a urine test to screen for prostate cancer, which can be done at home. With the new test, the scientists are hoping to make it easier for men to avoid more invasive and time-consuming diagnostic methods such as digital rectal examination. At a time...
Invasive species set to exploit climate change in Antarctica
In the tiny part of Antarctica where the snow melts in springtime, moss, lichen and grass grow alongside flies, mites and colonies of microorganisms that...
Electronic waste pileup sparks warnings
The pileup of electronic waste will only accelerate with consumers buying more and more devices.
5 Examples of VR Education That Helps Students Focus and Retain Information
VR education has beneficial properties which make it extremely useful for education. VR Education could be the key to student engagement.
The Year of Return of Military Parades and its Six Dimensions on International Affairs
The year 2019 witnessed impressive military parades of the US and other regional powers. US President Donald Trump had floated the idea of having a parade in the USA in 2018 (10 November) to honour the veterans. He had been impressed by the July 2017 Bastille Day Military Parade in Paris which he witnessed during […]
European Space Agency with a Record Budget
European Space Agency (ESA) members agreed Thursday a record 14.4 billion euros budget, promising to maintain Europe's place at the top table as the United States and China press ahead and industry disruptors such as Elon Musk's Space X present new challenges, AFP reported.
MRI wait times lag provincial average in three out of four of the region's hospitals
If you’re anxiously awaiting a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exam, at any of the four major hospitals in Kamloops and the Okanagan, you’ll fi
Check it out: NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft delivers the Orion spacecraft
NASA's Orion Spacecraft for the Artemis 1 mission to the moon has arrived in Ohio in the space agency's Super Guppy aircraft. The spacecraft arrived at Mansfield Lahm Airport and a crowd of nearly 1500 had gathered at the flight line to await the aircraft.
Nine Britons arrested as website selling hacking tool taken offline
A website selling the tool for just under £20 was pulled from the internet.
N Korea's Thanksgiving Day test shows improving speed for missile crews
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed “great satisfaction” over the latest test of a large multiple-rocket launcher, state media said on Friday, a launch that experts said showcased improving performance by the system and its crews.
America Cannot Afford to Lose the Technology Race to China
What can be done?
A long forgotten Canadian discovery used to treat superbugs
A cystic fibrosis patient infected with a dangerous superbug has become one of the first Canadians to try phage therapy -- inhaling viruses found in sewage to kill the bacteria in her lungs. The experimental treatment, discovered in Canada over a century ago, may become a new weapon in the war against drug resistant bacteria.
Scientists discover tectonic fault zone through undersea fiber-optic cables
The idea of using underwater fiber-optic cables to observe earthquakes has been explored in the past by researchers from the UK, Italy, and Malta.
RAT Bought by 14,500 People Taken Down in International Operation
The UK's National Crime Agency says it has taken down a hacking tool called IM RAT, which was bought by cybercriminals in 124 countries
Exceptional photos of Ireland in the 1950s go on display in Dublin
A major exhibition of important photographs which were taken in Ireland in the 1950s will go on display this week at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks. The exhibition explores the way in which three photographers, from France and North America, saw and portrayed Ireland...
Rocket Report: Cornwall locals protest spaceport, China’s toxic rocket problem
"Labour against the rocket in Branson's pocket."
The week in wildlife – in pictures
The pick of the best flora and fauna photos from around the world, including a giant tortoise and a painted stork
Upcoming Skoda Kamiq SUV spotted testing in India for the first time
The Indian-built Skoda Kamiq will most likely go up against the Kia Seltos, the MG Hector, Tata Harrier and the new Hyundai Creta that is also being readied for an Auto Expo 2020 debut.
Babies Birth Comes Too Soon - Baby Arriving before 38 weeks of pregnancy
Babies Birth Comes Too Soon - Newborn Arriving before 38 weeks of pregnancy. Read of a pre term birth at thehealthsite.com
Climate protests kick off in smoke-covered Sydney
Protesters in smoke-covered Sydney kicked off a fresh round of global protests against climate change on Friday, with activists and schoolchildren ...
Urge to curb climate change spreads like 'Wildfire' across the Globe
Climate-crisis is finally getting the traction that it needed. People across the world are organizing sit-ins in different parts, calling upon those in power to act right now. Teen activist, Greta Thunberg took to twitter urging everyone to join the climate-crisis protests.
Batman: Arkham Legacy reveal at The Game Awards 2019 next month claims rumour
Warner Bros. might finally be ready to reveal their next Batman Arkham game next month, according to the latest rumours.
Shafie leverages on Sabah’s geographic location to lure Japanese investors
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 29 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal began the first leg of his trade mission in Japan today addressing 200 investors and businessmen from 140 companies in Kobe, Japan by spelling out investment opportunities available in Sabah. He delivered the keynote...
Scientists develop robot personal trainer to coach at gym
Robot Pepper can tell jokes, show sympathy, lean in towards the runner and change eye colour to express emotion.
Hear the flutter of wings
What started as a four member group sharing a common passion has grown into the 500-strong Bengaluru Butterfly Club
Climate change: Ayrshire ministers launch 'rap house' Eco song ahead of festive film release
Reverend Neil Urquhart and Father Wullie Boyd - aka the Shoes Brothers - are back with a hard hitting message.
Russia Should Fear What France Will Do to Protect Its Satellites
Space lasers are not off the table.
New automated method helps identify cancer cell metabolism inhibitors
UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have developed a new automated method for testing hundreds of molecules at a time to find out which ones block cancer cells from consuming glucose - the sugars they need to spread and grow.
Older veterans show how fitness intensity boosts health
Bill Myka enjoys polka dancing, chopping wood and tinkering around the house, but at 85, he wishes his balance was a bit better. He fears...
This AI system may help doctors treat patients with traumatic brain injury
The study noted that the new AI system can predict the probability of the patient dying within 30-days with accuracy of 80-85 per cent
'Magic crystals' to enable the future of electric cars
CSIRO and Monash University's Matthew Hill will receive the Solomon Award tonight for developing "magic crystals" with dozens of applications from cleaning gases and liquids to mining and drug production.
Canadian Valeura reports positively on Devepınar-1 well in Thrace
The first gas production test from the Devepınar-1 well in the Thrace region has successfully flowed gas from the depths of between 4,640 and 4,775 meters...
Scientists Turn Undersea Fiber Optic Cables Into Seismographs
Monitoring seismic activity all over the world is an important task, but one that requires equipment to be at the site it's measuring -- difficult in the middle of the ocean. But new research from Berkeley could turn existing undersea fiber optic cables into a network of seismographs, creating an un...
Behind the Scenes: Tomato in Trouble
Who am I? My name is Victor Ascenção. I’m 53 and I was born in Caracas, Venezuela but currently, I live in Castelo Branco, Portugal. My formal studies were in Advertising and Marketing in the “Instituto Universitario de Nuevas Profesiones” in Caracas, Venezuela. I have always been interested in drawing and design and particularly passionateRead More
Scientists have discovered a 'monster' black hole that's so big it shouldn't exist
Scientists are now scratching their heads at how LB-1 got so huge.
Shrinking lake in Mali spells end of line for family of fishermen
LAC WEGNIA, Mali (Reuters) - Modeste Traore has lived his whole life by Lake Wegnia, in Mali’s Sahel region, and its fish have provided him with a livelihood that supports his extended family of 14 children.
Block.One Joins EOS Elections as One Entity Allegedly Controls 6 Block Producers
Block.One’s announced participation in EOS’s block producer elections has reignited concerns regarding the network’s centralization.
Should You Drink Full-Cream Milk?
The Heart Foundation now recommends full-fat milk, cheese and yoghurt or reduced-fat options as part of its updated dietary advice for 2020. This moves away from earlier advice that recommended only reduced-fat dairy when it comes to heart health. So, what’s behind the latest change? And what does this mean for...
Astronomers discover black hole three times larger than researchers thought possible
Scientists have found a black hole that's so large it theoretically isn't supposed to exist, according to findings published in
Ibn Firnas of Berber descent was the first to attempt human flight in 875 CE
The Wright brothers – Orville and Wilbur – are considered two American aviation pioneers. They are credited with inventing, building and flying the world’s first successful airplane. However, Abu al-Qasim Abbas ibn Firnas ibn Wirdas al-Takurini (809–887 A.D.), also known as Abbas Ibn Firnas, is regarded as the one to make a first successful attempt...
Artist Anne Hardy on Her Pagan-Inspired Tate Britain Winter Commission
As Anne Hardy’s transformation of Tate Britain’s façade is unveiled, the artist reveals how she created the installation for the storied institution
North Korea Fires 'Super-Large' Rocket System
The launch was the fourth and final test of the system, Pyongyang have said.
Hong Kong police consider use of wooden bullets to tackle unrest
The Hong Kong police have said they will not rule out using wooden bullets to disperse protesters. Police Commissioner Chris Tang told reporters during a tea gathering on Thursday that the force may consider using wooden baton rounds – or wooden bullets – which would cause damage to the human body than rubber bullets, […]